It is not likely to be the last defensive capture made by the Premier League’s bottom side in the January transfer window with Ryan Nelsen leaving to take over as FC Toronto manager and Anton Ferdinand’s departure to join Bursaspor on loan.

QPR have also been linked with moves for Anzhi defender Christopher Samba although that deal is unlikely due to the player’s reported £100,000 a-week wages and Fulham defender Brede Hangeland whose contract expires at the end of the season.